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Man Shot at 2024 Trump Campaign Rally Dies
James Copenhaver, one of three people shot during a 2024 political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. His lawyer confirmed his passing at age 76 in Pittsburgh.
09/28/2026 · Pennsylvania edition
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Why it matters locally: The man who died was shot during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This event directly impacts a community within the state and will likely lead to further scrutiny of political event security protocols statewide.
James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old man, died in Pittsburgh, his lawyer announced Thursday. Copenhaver was one of three individuals who sustained gunshot wounds during a 2024 campaign rally for then-candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Authorities did not release further details regarding the circumstances surrounding Copenhaver's death. The incident in Butler also involved two other people who sustained injuries from gunfire. Official statements at the time described the event as an attack on the rally.Related Topics
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